Dance To the Drummer's Beat

{ "recordingContext": "Recorded in early 1978 at Miami Sound Studio in Florida, the track featured drummer and percussionist Herman Kelly with his group Life, including vocalist Aaron 'Jelly' McCarthy, keyboardist Oliver Wells, bassist John DeMonica, guitarist Michal Cordoza and arranger and keyboardist Travis Biggs. Thomas Fundora oversaw production, with further recording for the accompanying album Percussion Explosion! taking place in Brazil.", "significance": "Released in 1978 through Miami's independent record network, the recording combined prominent percussion, cowbell, guitar accents and an extended rhythmic break designed for dance floors. It reached number 92 on Billboard's R&B singles chart and circulated in different versions on Electric Cat and Alston Records.", "legacy": "The recording became one of the most influential breakbeats in hip-hop history, appearing on Ultimate Breaks & Beats in 1986 and providing samples for recordings by Double Dee & Steinski, N.W\.A., Run-D.M.C. and numerous other artists. Its distinctive percussion also helped establish the rhythmic foundation of Miami bass music, becoming a fixture at Luther Campbell's Pac Jam parties and influencing the development of the city's dance culture.", "year": 1978, "studio": "Miami Sound Studio, Miami, Florida", "label": "Audio Latino Records", "producers": [ "Herman Kelly", "Thomas Fundora", "Travis Biggs" ], "peakChartPosition": null, "weeksOnChart": null }